Masa

The unleavened bread of Mexican cuisine, corn tortillas are made from masa, a type of corn flour. Freshly made corn tortillas are delicious. And with our video on how to make corn tortillas, you’re only minutes from the real deal. But in case you don’t have time for the press and grill routine, here are... View Article

Masa is the specially processed cornmeal dough used to make corn tortillas. Fresh masa is hard to find (some Latin markets stock it), but the flour known as masa harina is available at most supermarkets. See also: VIDEO: How to Make Corn Tortillas

Masa harina is the dried, powdered version of fresh masa used to make corn tortillas, and it’s a perfectly good stand-in for fresh masa. If a recipe calls for a pound of fresh masa, use 1 3/4 cups of masa harina mixed with a generous cup of hot water. See also: How to Make Corn... View Article